Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2015 “Vigna Bric Mentina” from the Montefico MGA pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry, strawberry, roses with freshly cut stems, cedar chest, dried herbs and gravelly earth and minerals. There’s also a kiss of VA, just in case you needed a reminder that this is a traditional Italian wine, lol! On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. This is absolutely baller. How did I sleep on this producer for so long? Oh yeah…I remember: access. I live in Omaha. Welp…now I have another producer to chase. Drink now with patience (enjoy the ride!) and through 2045.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2015 “Vigna Bric Mentina” from the Montefico MGA pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, raspberry, strawberry, roses with freshly cut stems, cedar chest, dried herbs and gravelly earth and minerals. There’s also a kiss of VA, just in case you needed a reminder that this is a traditional Italian wine, lol! On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. This is absolutely baller. How did I sleep on this producer for so long? Oh yeah…I remember: access. I live in Omaha. Welp…now I have another producer to chase. Drink now with patience (enjoy the ride!) and through 2045.
Mar 29th, 2026
Decanted for 30 minutes. A more modern youthful showing. Big brooding black fruit and floral aromas that pop almost immediately. In the palate, more big black cherry, lavender, leather, and mushrooms. Drinking well now but no rush and can last many more years.
Decanted for 30 minutes. A more modern youthful showing. Big brooding black fruit and floral aromas that pop almost immediately. In the palate, more big black cherry, lavender, leather, and mushrooms. Drinking well now but no rush and can last many more years.
Oct 31st, 2020
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
